Ruskin Moscou Faltischek has announced the appointment of Karen C. Green as the firmís chief marketing and business development officer, effective April 23, 2013.

Prior to the RMF appointment, Karen Green, a seasoned government relations professional, joined the firmís government relations arm, Empire Government Strategies, in March as their field director and will concurrently serve in that role. A resident of Woodmere, N.Y., Ms. Green most recently served as publisher and editor-in-chief of the Jewish Star newspaper, a weekly publication that serves the communities of Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens. She has served in many capacities in her public sector career including director of local intergovernmental relations for Nassau County, director of district operations for New York State Senator Craig Johnson, special assistant for NYC Department of Education and senior budget analyst for the New York City Office of Management and Budget. In the private sector she was an economic analyst for Met Life and an international commodities assistant for Shearson.

Mark Mulholland, managing partner, welcomed Ms. Green to her new appointment: ďI am delighted to announce the appointment of Karen Green as the firmís Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. Karen brings with her valuable experience and an impressive record from both the public and private sector. I have the utmost confidence that she will enhance the firmís marketing and business development endeavors.Ē